European Exploration & Colonization
Which European power explored and colonized North America to find riches and to spread their religion?
Spain (Spanish)
What does the phrase "Taxation without representation" mean?
Colonists objected to being taxed without having a voice in Parliament
Under the Northwest Ordinance, how many people had to live in a territory before applying for statehood?
60,000
To protect the rights of individuals and citizens.
In Washington's farewell address, why did he advise against the creation of political parties?
They would weaken and divide the nation.
The fertile soil of which region led to the growth of the plantation system?
Southern
The skirmish (fighting) between the colonial minutemen and the British troops at Lexington and Concord was significant because?
Which principle created 3 branches of government with their own separate powers?
Separation of Powers
What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists?
One of the causes of the War of 1812 was?
British impressment of American sailors.
This colonial region had rocky soil and short growing season due to long winters. Economic activities included: shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling.
New England Colonies
Which group: settled in the breadbasket colonies, escaped religious persecution, believed ALL men and women are equal.
Quakers
The central issue of the 3/5ths compromise was?
Counting enslaved people to determine representation.
One of the grievances in the Declaration of Independence was related to depriving the colonists of a trial by jury. What amendment addressed this?
7th Amendment
This was originally a poem written by Francis Scott Key, about what he seen during the War of 1812?
Star Spangled Banner
Self/Representative Government
Samuel Adams exhibited civic virtue during the American Revolution by?
Leading protests against the British taxation (Boston tea party)
This compromise established a bicameral legislature for both large and small states.
Great Compromise
I can refuse troops asking to use my house.
3rd Amendment
What increased as a result of the War of 1812?
Manufacturing increased.
What was a result of the use of enslaved labor in the South in the 18th century?
Growth of the Plantation System
The ideas expressed by Thomas Jefferson affected early history of the United States because he?
Contributed to the beginning of the American Revolution (Declaration of Independence)
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held to improve the Articles of Confederation, what was the result?
Creation of the Constitution
This amendment protects citizens from unusual or extreme punishment for committing a crime.
8th Amendment
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
Established the principle of judicial review.